West Pender Rail-Trail Alliance Incorporates, Seeks Non-Profit Designation

The Alliance met April 12, June 7 and June 21 in the Pender County Tourism Development Office in Burgaw. Susan Bullers, the Alliance Chair, reports that the Alliance incorporated under NC law, established a bank account and through recent fundraisers has raised enough to pay for the IRS filing fees for the 501(c)(3) status. Using two donated bicycles from Wilmington’s Two Wheeler Dealer and $5 raffle tickets the Alliance raised over $1K and celebrated at the Burgaw Blue Berry Festival.